Senior Employment Solicitor
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Essex, Ilford
- Salary
- £52000 - £65000 per annum + Excellent benefits
- Posted
- 21 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 18 Apr 2019
- Ref
- BBBH12061
- Contact
- Jason Connolly
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Employment, General Employment
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Partner, Partner-designate
What this firm have achieved in the last five years is incredible. They have strategically grown and are taking more market share. They are an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking and people focussed business.
With this growth comes incredible prospects to rise the ranks. This role would suit someone perhaps in a top-heavy team who is seeking a route to progression.
The firm
This firm is highly ranked in the Legal 500; they are one of the largest law firms across Essex with a growing London presence. They are in the process of opening two new offices, one of which will be based in the City.
They have a heritage dating back over 50 years. They now have over 100 members of staff across their network of offices. The firm has a forward-thinking, dynamic, friendly and supportive culture. They have an unprecedented staff retention rate, where they invest heavily in their employees.
The firm place people at the heart of what they do, nothing demonstrates this better than there growing number of homegrown Partners.
You will find an excellent quality of work, this combined with there excellent service provides them with a steady stream referral.
The role
The firm is seeking a new Senior Employment Solicitor to join the Ilford, Essex office.
The department has an excellent reputation for employment work.
This Employment role will work closely with the Media team, they have a very close relationship with PR agencies, they offer a bespoke reputation management service that offers many unique selling points that stand them out as a go-to practice. You will deal with both claimant and respondent work on a range of contentious and non-contentious work. This role will be varied, making for a more interesting work load. It is essential that you are a dynamic individual that has a flare for business development.
This role would be an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking a step-up regarding responsibility, Partnership and an opportunity to lead a team. It may also appeal to a candidate looking for a lateral move.
Requirements
- You will be an Employment Solicitor with at least five years PQE (there is no upper limit to the amount of PQE)
- You will ideally have had experience of leading a team, although this is not essential
- Good attention to deal and strong technical knowledge is necessary
- This role comes with excellent prospects
- You will be based in the City of London office
- Salary is negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent bonus structure
This is a great opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join the Ilford, Essex of this Legal 500 firm.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.